Cooking Gas Prices Hit Nigerians Hard: ₦990/kg in Some States, Soaring to ₦1,600 in Others

The price of refilling Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), popularly known as cooking gas, has continued to fluctuate sharply across Nigeria, leaving households struggling to keep up with daily kitchen needs.

A Naija News market survey reveals that while a handful of outlets, such as BOVAS and Ise-Olorun filling stations, now sell at ₦990 per kilogram—the most affordable rate seen in recent months—others have maintained or even hiked their prices.

At Rainoil outlets, the price currently stands at ₦1,020 per kg, while several independent retailers charge between ₦1,100 and ₦1,150 per kg, depending on depot sourcing costs, location, and logistics.

In northern states such as Adamawa, residents face even steeper costs, with prices climbing as high as ₦1,500 to ₦1,600 per kg in rural areas, and averaging ₦1,200 per kg in urban centers.

Price Breakdown at ₦990/kg (BOVAS Benchmark)

1kg – ₦990

3kg – ₦2,970

5kg – ₦4,950

10kg – ₦9,900

12kg – ₦11,880

12.5kg – ₦12,375


Why Cooking Gas Prices Remain Uneven

Energy experts attribute the wide disparity in LPG prices to several factors:

Depot Landing Costs – The rate at which gas is lifted from depots directly influences retail prices.

Rising Transportation Costs – Higher diesel and trucking expenses continue to weigh heavily on distributors, especially in states far from coastal depots.

Foreign Exchange Volatility – The naira’s unstable exchange rate against the dollar drives up the cost of imported LPG and related accessories.

Regional Demand and Supply Gaps – Areas with higher consumption but limited access face inflated rates.

Distributor Markups – Independent retailers often increase margins to cover operational costs, pushing prices higher for consumers.


The Burden on Households

For millions of Nigerian families already battling economic hardship, the relentless rise in cooking gas prices has forced many to reduce usage or revert to firewood and charcoal, raising concerns about environmental and health implications.

Industry watchers warn that unless the government intervenes through policy adjustments, forex stability, and improved local LPG production, Nigerians may continue to endure fluctuating and often unbearable kitchen costs.